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Cash Balance Plan Stacking

Layer $150–300k/yr on top of Solo 401(k).

Overview

Cash Balance Plan is a hybrid DB plan with individual account balances. Stack ON TOP of a Solo 401(k)/Profit Sharing plan for combined deductible contributions of $300–500k/yr for owners age 50+. Enables massive catch-up for late savers or high-income business owners in peak earning years. Requires actuary + $2–5k/yr admin.

Best fit
50+ ownersHigh-income professionals (docs, lawyers)Late-catch-up savers
Estimated impact
$100–200k/yr tax deduction on top of Solo 401(k)

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